DAILY CLASS CHOICES
Each student at the institute will be scheduled for a master class and a group lesson daily. In addition, each child will be scheduled for up to three electives classes daily. There are a wide range of electives to choose from, as you can see below. You may also choose to have one of your electives periods reserved for practicing. In this case, we will schedule you for two electives classes each day.INSTRUMENT CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Master Classes - Piano, Flute, Violin, Viola, or Cello
Class with two other students working at a similar level with one of our piano, flute, or strings faculty.Group Lessons for Piano
Music theory, performance, and lots of group fun with one of our piano faculty.Group Lessons for Flutes, Strings
Ensemble playing with other flute or string players based on the Suzuki repertoire.INSTRUMENT ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS
Second Suzuki Instrument Master Classes - Piano, Flute, Violin, Viola, or Cello**
If you are studying a second Suzuki instrument at home, you can elect to have a master class each day with two other students working at a similar level with one of our piano, flute, or strings faculty.Chamber Music**
Students will be grouped with up to six other students and instrument coaches to work on the ensemble aspects of a piece (or pieces). Music will be sent to students in mid-May to allow time to prepare before student arrives at GMSI. We have music for students new to ensemble work, as well as intermediate and advanced level ensemble students. This class is open to students in Suzuki Volumes 3 and up. Students must have good music reading skills. All ensemble groups will perform at our final concert on Friday. (Note that we will consider a late book 2 student with good reading skills for this elective.)Piano for 4 Hands**
This class pairs piano students to work with a piano coach on duets and is open to piano students in Suzuki Volumes 2 and up who have music reading skills. We strongly encourage all pianists to consider this elective! Beginning, intermediate, and advanced music is available, and will be sent to the students in mid-May to allow time to prepare before the student arrives at GMSI.Orchestra
Two levels of orchestra are offered this year. Orchestra 1 offers ensemble playing experience for Suzuki Volumes 1 and 2 string students. Orchestra 2 will be for students in Volumes 3 and 4. Music will be sent out prior to the institute.Viola for Violinists
This elective is designed for violin players who are interested in acquiring the skills to play the viola. The class will include a study of alto clef along with tips and techniques in making the transition from violin to viola smoothly. A great way to increase a violinist's marketability!! Open to violinists in Suzuki Volumes 4 and up.Traditional Fiddling (Violin late Volume 1 and up), Pete Sutherland
Three levels of this class will be offered. For students coming to the end of Suzuki Violin Volume One, the class will introduce beginners to a couple of basic bow patterns used by fiddlers, while learning a few simple lively square dance tunes in the keys of D and A. For those nearing the end of Suzuki Violin Volume Two, it's about the bow! This class will take us further into the world of folk-style fiddling on the violin, where we'll learn a handful of Irish tunes; polkas, jigs and perhaps a reel in several keys. For those who are working near the end of Suzuki Violin Volume Three and beyond, our fiddling universe will expand to take in the syncopated bow work of both Quebecois and Appalachian music and a couple of energetic tunes from each tradition.** Indicates additional fee.
